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Planning commission approves several site changes: farm stand, fuel tank, permit extension and sets more public hearings
Summary
The commission approved a Kalenoski farm‑stand relocation, a Datco 6,000‑gallon double‑walled fuel tank and a site‑plan extension for 470 Straight Street, and set multiple public hearings for August on zone changes and a PDD.
At its June 17 meeting the Watertown Planning & Zoning Commission approved several discrete site‑plan and administrative items.
Kalenoski’s Farm (Michael Jed) was granted a site‑plan modification to relocate an existing farm stand alongside Sandbank Road, add accessory parking and install a 10x12 walk‑in freezer supported by a Connecticut Grown grant. The commission found the move would bring the farm stand into compliance and approved associated grading and parking.
Datco Inc. requested permission to place a double‑walled 6,000‑gallon fuel tank on an existing concrete pad at 401 Park Road and to repair deteriorating concrete surfacing. Staff confirmed the applicant had coordinated with the fire marshal, and Datco presented an emergency‑response plan and plans for stormwater controls; the commission approved the site‑plan modification.
The commission also approved a five‑year extension for a previously granted site‑plan special permit at 470 Straight Street, extending the approval through December 1, 2031.
Finally, the commission set public hearings for August on multiple matters discussed during the meeting: a zone‑map amendment request for 178–184 Commercial Street (auto repair in BSC), a PDD master plan at 3 Harvard Street (Apple Lee Associates), and the Echo Lake corridor rezoning/text amendment to permit bulk‑material storage or convert parcels to IG‑80.
What happens next: Staff will process final paperwork and conditions for each approved site plan, and prepare public‑hearing packets and notices for the August meeting.
